Akai MPK Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller
A compact 25-key MIDI controller with pads and knobs — the easiest way to start making music on a computer.
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The Akai MPK Mini MK3 is the best-selling compact MIDI keyboard for a reason: it puts everything a bedroom producer needs on one tiny, USB-powered controller. Twenty-five velocity-sensitive mini keys, eight backlit MPC-style drum pads, and eight assignable knobs let you play melodies, program beats, and tweak software without touching the mouse.
A four-way joystick handles pitch and modulation, and the bundled software (a DAW plus virtual instruments) means you can make complete tracks the moment you plug it in. Note that it needs a computer — this is a controller, not a standalone keyboard.
If your goal is producing, beat-making, or recording rather than learning classical piano, start here.
Specifications
| Keys | 25 Mini, Velocity-Sensitive |
|---|---|
| Pads | 8 Backlit MPC-Style |
| Controls | 8 Assignable Knobs |
| Extras | 4-Way Joystick, Arpeggiator |
| Connection | USB (bus-powered) |
| Includes | MPC Beats + Instrument Bundle |
What’s in the box
- Akai MPK Mini MK3 controller
- USB cable
- MPC Beats + instrument bundle (software download)
Customer reviews
Made my first beat the night it arrived. The pads feel great and it fits next to my laptop.